Why? Because…. Amidst the growing urbanization of its major cities It is never a hunt for a beach you can call your own.. Or live like an island. Placid. At peace. Pooh Bear will trade his pot of honey just for […]
2011, My Published Year
Today is my first official day working as a freelance writer for 2012. I thought I’m “late” but my friend Johnrev, tweeted me that ” writing has a life (and a time) of its own, never too late nor too early for “work”. I love the line! I started […]
Handmade Statement Accessories from Davao
I came home from Davao with loots that financially crippled my husband and I’m talking about accessories and pearls. Women traveling to Davao must give in to this “temptation” and take home some statement pieces carefully crafted and can compete to even to the most sought-after designers in […]
Happy Holidays!
“May you be in the company of happiness and comforted by love this Christmas day..” – The Caulins ( Ray, Valerie, Akira Ken and Alfonso Liam)
There Be Dragons
“There Be Dragons” is a movie that took inspirations from real characters and events perfectly combining a factual person as well as fictional individuals. It tells the struggle of young idealists during the Spanish Civil War (July 17,1936- April 1, 1939), as well as that of a young […]
Anhawan Beach Resort and Spa
No, this is not a review. I haven’t tried all their amenities and facilities. It wouldn’t be fair. Nor this is a sponsored post. I am just thinking of having a little interruption from my “Davao series”. So let us start…. If you are living in an archipelago and a […]
Eden Nature Park and Resort
As the biggest city in terms of land area, Davao can offer things that can cater to any type of tourist. Most of all, its natural topography makes nature parks with wide range of outdoor activities common. If you are like me who would rather swim with killer sharks than […]
A Japanese Tunnel in Davao
When I told my friend Rey ( who is currently enjoying his tea at the University of Manchester -gasp!) that I’ll be flying to Davao, he told me that Davao has the largest Japanese population in the entire country during WWII. Oh, a sweet way to insult my history blood, […]
Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort: A Review
Our Samal Island getaway was the highlight of our Davao adventure. While in the Garden City of Samal ( yes, it is separate from Davao City just like Guimaras is a separate province, not part of Iloilo), we stayed at the Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort. Paradise Island Park […]
Davao Day 4: Guess, it's Goodbye
No need to for words that all of us had a wonderful experience in Davao. My enjoyment goes beyond the beautiful scenes and the tasty dishes that we devoured while in Davao but to new friendships. My job as a freelance writer entails more on hanging out with my […]